That's so weird about them being out of Speedy bags. It's such a popular style. I totally agree that the artificial shortage theory might be at play. LV must rely on communities like ours to catch wind of a "shortage", spread the news, and then we're all supposed to run like lemmings to scoop up whenever we can. Ordering online is a great option! I buy most of my bags that way because I'm not near a boutique. If you call LV's toll free # and order over the phone, the Customer Service Reps are likely to fall all over you and treat you like royalty-- so you get the warm and fuzzy experience of the boutique without the intimidating SAs :) Congrats on your sunglasses purchase, too!
antheia